Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Problems with the structure of the arteries in many parts of the body, including the heart If you have Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), your healthcare provider might recommend treatment with statins or alternative medications to help remove some of the extra cholesterol from your body. Your healthcare provider may suggest lifestyle changes to l... imit Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)s impact on your health. They may recommend a regular exercise routine or a diet thats low in saturated and trans fats, salt, and added sugars. As hereditary health disorders run in families, your results can help your loved ones understand their health risk. This short video will guide thru the collection and retrieval process all from the comfort of your home or office. It should only take a minute. Inherited heart conditions can be successfully managed. Finding out early can help you and your healthcare provider create a personalized plan to prevent heart disease or sudden cardiac arrest. Some heart conditions can be genetic. 1 in 200 people have a heart condition with a genetic basis. If left undetected and untreated, these conditions can be life-threatening. Heart conditions can be passed on to other family members. Inherited heart conditions can run in families, knowing whether youre at risk can help your loved ones take proactive care of their own heart health. Patient will be contacted by phone for completion of a complimentary hereditary medical assessment. An interprofessional consultative report and recommendation for testing will be sent to the primary care physician. Following the treating physicians review, if medically necessary, the physician will order the test.Read More